Often confused with the catfish, these fish belong to the family Cobitidae. They are mostly from Southeast Asia and India. Loaches tend to be longer and more rounded than the catfish, approaching a worm or eel shape in the extreme, such as the ever-popular coolie loaches. They exhibit the same colors as the catfish, with additional brightness and oranges, resulting in some very beautiful fish, such as the clown loach.
Although not quite as hardy as the catfish, they will do very well in most waters, particularly if well fed. Many members of this group are secretive, coming out only to feed at night. Often, aquarists will go weeks at a time between "sightings." Don't let this last statement prevent you from trying some of these fishes. Their biggest drawing card is their antics. Clown loaches, for example, will sometimes roll over and play dead.
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